The difference between modern and classic furniture is not difficult to notice. The first difference is the size. Classic furniture was not made for compact houses or apartments. They were made to fit in large rooms. A classic chair can easily accommodate two people in relative comfort. However, if two people tried to sit on a modern chair, it would probably break.
Classic furniture is large, heavy and made of solid wood. The wood used in the classic furniture is dark. Cushions, seats and mattresses used to be stuffed with horsehair or cotton. Silk and cotton were the fabrics used in classical furniture.
Modern furniture is lightweight and made from a variety of materials. Wrought iron has become very popular in the manufacture of furniture for the modern home. Light colored woods such as pine are also widely used in the manufacture of modern furniture. Most modern home furniture uses light-colored wood.
Then laminated wood, chipboard is also used in contemporary furniture. These materials are widely used in the manufacture of contemporary office furniture, kitchen cabinets and wardrobes.
A totally different material that is widely used in contemporary furniture is reinforced plastic and glass. You can have a glass-topped table supported by reinforced glass globes or ceramic vases or with a steel or iron base. Plastic chairs are common in airport lounges and waiting areas. The use of plastic and glass has become quite extensive in the manufacture of contemporary furniture. Some plastic furniture is given a light wood color to make it look like wood.
Various new fabrics are now used in the manufacture of contemporary furniture. Polyesters and other man-made fabrics are widely used. The use of cotton, silk, and other heavy materials for drapery has become outdated and outdated. Another notable change in contemporary furniture is the colors. Wrought iron is dull gray, blue, or black in color. The monotony can be broken with steel, chrome or brass. The wood is light and the colors of the fabric can be bright. The old classic furniture had off-white or cream as the base color. The colors of modern furniture fabrics range from white to black with bright colors mixed happily. Purple, bright blue, fire truck red are worn with gleeful abandon. Also, the designs on the cloth have changed tremendously. From calm flower, bird or fruit motifs, designs have moved on to zebra stripes.
Modern furniture is lighter, airier and lighter than classic furniture. The maintenance of contemporary furniture is also quite easy, as is its assembly and disassembly. There are cleaners, polishes, and stain removers that keep contemporary furniture looking shiny and new.
Modern furniture has a more ergonomic design. The chairs do not have a straight back and the cushions are more comfortable. The biggest difference is that modern furniture is not formal or rigid.
Modern furniture is more convenient and fits easily into smaller homes. Some modern furniture is amazing in its design. They are a work of art. Some of the geometric patterns used in modern furniture are quite overwhelming. It’s easy to tell the difference between classic and modern furniture just by looking at it.